| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $155.90 | 6.706% | $166.3547 | $166.35 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.53 | 11.427% | $229.0159 | $229.02 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.25 | 6.205% | $157.4489 | $157.45 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.41 | 11.582% | $278.2967 | $278.30 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.46 | 12.803% | $248.6855 | $248.69 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.50 | 10.130% | $273.6731 | $273.67 | $273.65 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.31 | 6.230% | $209.6024 | $209.60 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,425.36 | $1,563.0772 | $1,563.08 | $1,563.05 | $1,563.10 | |